Tag: economic_activity
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Statistics NZ Releases Paper on GDP Seasonal Adjustment Methods
Statistics New Zealand's new paper compares direct and indirect GDP seasonal adjustment methods. It addresses elevated seasonality in the "residual," which complicates economic interpretation and forecasting, and explores challenges of potential methodological changes.
BusinessMediaEconomyEducationDigital and Print Publishing Statistics New ZealandGross Domestic ProductSeasonal AdjustmentEconomic ActivityMethods PaperForecasting
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NZ Retail Spending Slightly Down in May 2025
New Zealand retail spending dipped slightly in May 2025, with a 0.2 percent decrease in both overall and core retail sectors, according to electronic card transaction data.
BusinessEconomyTradeAustralasia Electronic Card TransactionsRetail SpendingConsumer SpendingEconomic ActivityStats NZFinanceStatistics New Zealand